Your Future In Restaurants Starts Here
We are dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communitiesThe National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation empowers people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future. We do this through the vast opportunities offered in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.
Our Work
ProStart
ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that reaches approximately 145,000 students in nearly 1,800 high schools across all 50 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia.
Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center
RHLC provides employers with accredited training programs for Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, and Restaurant Manager.
Military
NRAEF provides training programs and career support for the U.S. military. We can help you chart your next move in the restaurant industry, regardless of your level of experience.
HOPES
Hospitality Opportunities For People (Re)Entering Society helps put justice-involved individuals on a path to employment and independence.
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
An affiliate of NRAEF, MFHA provides tailored solutions and guidance that draw from a broad range of best practices, research, DEI partnerships, and expertise in current and emerging social issues.
Latest News
Restaurant Industry Releases Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research and Framework for Building Successful DEI Programs
Report reveals difference between restaurants’ and employees’ perceptions of DEI initiatives. New ELEVATE – A Menu for Change framework provides innovative tools for DEI success in restaurants of all sizes.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Joins SAVOR to Promote First-Ever American Leg of Young Chef Young Waiter Competition
American competition segment, held in Long Beach, California, will benefit the Foundation
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, NRAEF hosts and participates in numerous events, including trainings, webinars, competitions, conferences, award galas, and industry events.
Help Restaurants Advance!
Support our mission to feed dreams and build futures in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. 100% of every dollar you donate will directly support the mission of the Foundation.
